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How to avoid conflicts with moose in Utah

Many of the best places to hike and mountain bike in Utah are also home to the state's moose population. Unfortunately, there are typically a few reports of injuries to dogs and people each year due to encounters with moose. Here are a few things to know about moose in Utah and how to avoid conflicts with them if you happen to encounter one while recreating this summer.

Nearly 11K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species during Memorial Day weekend

DNR officers, DWR technicians and other agency staff were hard at work inspecting and decontaminating watercraft to prevent quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species — including Eurasian watermilfoil — from Lake Powell and from infested reservoirs outside the state from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah.

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